sushi chef

Japas Restaurant; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Toronto is seeking an experienced kitchen supervisor. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of culinary experience, particularly in Japanese cuisine and sushi preparation. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, creating recipes, and ensuring food quality standards. This permanent role offers a full-time schedule of 35 to 40 hours per week, emphasizing attention to detail and leadership in food preparation.

Benefits

Gratuities

Parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in a kitchen or restaurant environment.
• Ability to create new recipes and menus.
• Strong leadership skills in training and supervising kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Prepare and cook food for regular customers or special events.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.

Skills

Sushi preparation techniques

Japanese cuisine knowledge

Staff training

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Asset languages

• Japanese
• Chinese

Work setting

• Restaurant

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Cuisine specialties

• Sushi preparation techniques
• Japanese cuisine

Food specialties

• Fish and seafood

Area of work experience

• Material handling

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?

Experience

• 5 years or more

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Parking available

Job details

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 35 to 40 hours per week